Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 3:16

John did not include the nativity story in his gospel but went back even further into history. To the beginning. We have this Gospel so that we may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing we may have life in his name. This reading plan will offer you a place to turn to strengthen your faith and better understand who Jesus was and is.

During divorce and other extremely difficult times, there comes a moment when you will wonder if you will ever make it. Over the next 7 days, you will be able to connect with God through prayers, advice, and action plans. Learn to not just survive, but survive and thrive.

Journeys with the Messiah combines Jesus’ parable style of teaching with the old adage, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” to create a series of photographs by Michael Belk, a fashion designer photographer, depicting Jesus’ messages. They are designed to help you see His relevance from a fresh, innovative and inviting perspective.

If you’re a fan of hip-hop, then you can’t miss this reading plan from Museum of the Bible! Learn about the Bible’s role in the music of some of the rap games biggest stars. From hip-hop pioneer KRS-One and legendary figures such as DMX and Lauryn Hill to more recent stars such as Kendrick Lamar and Chance the Rapper, Museum of the Bible’s reading plan shares the Bible verses that inspired them to write some of their biggest hit songs. The plan includes seven stories that highlight the role of the Bible in hip-hop.

Jesus loves me, this I know … how? For the Bible tells me so. What else can we know because of the Bible? What does the Bible do for us? If you want to love reading the Bible every day, start this seven-day Bible Plan with Life.Church. In seven days, you’ll discover the life-filling power of your new Bible reading habit. 

God has helped women from every walk of life learn how to draw spiritual strength from the kingdom within so that they could face the hard circumstances that surrounded them. The women in this book knew how to empty themselves of all worldly preoccupations, to relax into, and breathe in, His very presence. They knew what it meant to find the secret place of rest that only comes with Him. 

If you’re skeptical of the Old Testament stories that sound like fairy tales or are stuck on the rules that come with being religious, here’s some good news: following Jesus requires faith, but not faith in a book, a list or rules, or even a particular religious system. This plan presents a starting point for faith that may finally be something—or more specifically someone—you can believe in.

The essence of Christian life is to live in God’s abundant grace. His grace is essential for our spiritual lives, but we don’t control the supply. We can’t make the favor of God flow, but he has given us circuits to connect and pipes to open expectantly. There are paths along which he has promised his Grace and favor. This devotional is all about growing in grace by faith and to be channel of His grace in this world. 

The song "Fear Is a Liar" talks about many fears that the enemy tells us and how they are lies meant to keep us away from a relationship with God. The Fear is a Liar Devotional walks through seven different fears that we're told and how the word of God disproves those and helps us combat them. Thank you for joining me. -Zach Williams

We have a choice: we can let the world change us, or we can change the world. One of the most significant ways we can change the world is by teaching our children the power of kindness and modeling it in big and small ways. Our children will see that hard work, sacrifice, and generosity not only encourages others—it brings us the greatest joy we will ever know.

In sports, victory depends on closely regimented routines. Each member works to improve individually and as a team. The right combination of nutrients, exercise, teamwork and leadership is crucial to success. In the same way, our faith requires key elements to grow and to succeed in advancing the Kingdom of God.

Do you realize that you were designed to have dreams? I’m not referring to dreams that you have at night, but dreams for your life! You inherited this quality from your Creator. God’s heart is full of dreams and plans for you. I invite you to join in and discover the dreams He has for you!

God is so absolutely crazy about His children and wants to show His love in so many ways.  It wasn't until I was a father that I understood that crazy parental kind of love, and it gave me a perspective of how He feels for us. My perspective changed further when I began to raise a little girl, and the tenderness of my heart helped me to understand the tender side of God—a side that would do anything for us because He loves us.

In this seven-part study, you and your family can dive deeper into the true meaning of Christmas and study Scripture, explore ways to love those near and far in a greater way, and just have fun experiencing Advent together—a celebration of God’s love, joy, hope and peace. Join us and experience Christmas differently...with a renewed sense of anticipation for God’s greatest gifts!

God is looking for a people to stand up, speak the Truth, and show Jesus to the world. He says, “I will build my church”, but He does this through us! Jesus freely gave His life to us, but asks for our lives in return. This devotional will take you through 7 values to hold onto as you live your life for Jesus.

I unashamedly love the Christmas season, where people come together around purposed food and extended time, and where the glory of God is declared from hearts around the globe, even those unaware. The canopies of heaven seem to be drawn open at this sacred time, as we gather around the birth of the ONE who changed everything for us. I pray you enjoy this collection of Christmas thoughts centered around some of the carols and Christmas hymns we know and love.

The Apostle John identifies himself as the one dear to Jesus and the one who rested his head on Jesus’ breast. Being that close to the Master he must have seen what Jesus gave to the people during His ministry and registered them in his Gospel. Let us see in this plan what he says Jesus can give you. Like no one else can.

This week, we’re going to see together how to experience divine acceleration. When God accelerates things in our lives, it’s to bring us further, cause us to enter into His plan. Over the next several days, we will discover the behaviors and attitudes that facilitate acceleration. I hope that you will be blessed throughout these days!

Over the next 7 days together you'll be reminded of the great value and worth that you have! Your value didn't come from what you've done or even the potential good you might do, but your worth comes from Whose You Are!

When the word prayer comes to our minds, we probably have a picture of what that looks like. Regardless of your background, you probably have some prior experience with the concept of prayer. In this 7-day plan, we’ll dive deeper into what prayer looks like and how we can incorporate practices that will help us begin an ongoing conversation with God that will last our entire lives.

As a woman, it’s so easy to feel invisible. Amid the exhaustion of day-to-day life, it’s hard not to wonder: does anyone see my effort, my struggles? Does anyone even want to? Discover that with perfect and eternal eyesight, God sees you, and the life He offers is filled with purpose and hope. Step into this journey and grow even closer to the God who adores you!

Niceness is such a prized quality today. It’s easy to forget how dangerous it is. As Sharon Hodde Miller reminds us, Jesus was kind, loving, and forgiving, but he wasn’t nice. He spoke truth in love, didn’t worry about offending people, and sacrificed everything for people who disagreed with him. This week we’ll look at ways we can follow Jesus’s example and let go of the temptation to be nice.

A shepherd takes care of a flock of sheep. The shepherd feeds, guides, and protects the flock from danger. But what if a sheep gets lost? This devotional tells us the Easter story which brings us hope. It is the greatest story in all of history.

An increasingly popular claim by skeptics is that Jesus of Nazareth never existed, or, if he did, he was not God. Why should you believe that Jesus is God? No other religion does. What makes Christians right and everyone else wrong? If we're wrong about Jesus, we're wrong about the belief that is most central to our faith. So, how can we defend the existence and deity of Jesus today?

This 7 day devotional will help you align your heart with God's, seeing the role sacrifice plays in the life of every follower of Jesus Christ.